To give you an idea, Lionel Messi, the Portuguese star’s great “rival” on the pitch, has also amassed a lot of money in his career, but is still a step below CR7. According to the Bloomberg index, the Argentine star, now at Inter Miami, has already received more than 600 million dollars in salaries over the course of his career.

Soccer superstar Cristiano Ronaldo has become the sport’s first ever billionaire player with a net worth of $1.4 billion, according to the Bloomberg Billionaires Index.

Ronaldo’s reported transformation into soccer’s first billionaire is a landmark moment in sports economics. His recent contract extension with Saudi Arabian team Al-Nassr not only redefines player compensation but signals the increasing influence of Gulf states in global sports.

Cristiano Ronaldo has become the first footballer to reach billionaire status, with a net worth of $1.4 billion. His wealth stems from record-breaking salaries, landmark endorsements, and a global CR7 business empire.

Cristiano Ronaldo’s latest contract with Saudi Arabian team Al-Nassr FC, worth $400 million, led to him becoming the first soccer player to be worth a billion.